32 2 BOTANY OF CROP PLANTS 



and westward to the Rocky Mountains. Important varie- 

 ties are Downing, Pale Red, Red Jacket, Champion and 

 Pearl. There are hybrids between the American and 

 European species. 



Uses. — Gooseberries are used either green or ripe. They 

 are made into pies, jelly, wine, and stewed or canned. 



